Fundamentals of Measuring: Weight and VolumeÂ
Which weighs more: a pound of lettuce or a pound of carrots? It’s a trick question! They weigh the same. However, if you think about how much space each would take up, a pound of lettuce would fill many more cups than a pound of carrots. Measuring can be confusing, so ICN’s November Mealtime Memo explains the difference between weight and volume and describe tools to measure both most accurately.
Emotional Well-Being
Through a slew of new Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC) bilingual , research-based resources and engaging content, trusted adults can help children develop a foundation of essential skills they need to understand and manage their feelings. With a focus on the mind-body connection, SSIC’s latest resources support emotional awareness and understanding, and demonstrate techniques to promote healthy minds and bodies.
Staff and Workplace Wellness
In a month known for monsters and candy, the best trick is treating your employees to better health and wellness. Employee wellness opportunities can help staff feel better, live healthier, and be more present for the children in your program. Healthy adults model healthy living for children
Farm to School Month Resources
Our partners at the National Farm to School Network have great resources available to you to help celebrate Farm to School Month! This is also a great opportunity for you to get started with your farm to ECE journey!
Using the Food Buying Guide to Create Grocery Lists
Do you ever wish you could snap your fingers and the next week’s shopping list would appear? The Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs offers tools to help you do that with a mouse click or tap of the finger. The Institute of Child Nutrition’s Mealtime Memo describes the three versions of the Food Buying Guide that will help CACFP operators know how much food to purchase and prepare.
Hispanic Heritage Month MyPlate Resources
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! Did you know MyPlate has several materials available in Spanish? The MiPlato en espanol webpage is a hub of MyPlate’s top Spanish-language resources, including the MyPlate Test, the MyPlate Plan, printable tip sheets and resources, graphics, and more than 1,000 recipes in the MyPlate Kitchen.
School Readiness Tips for 0-5
The time you spend with your child, or those in your care, can help their brain grow strong. Even a few minutes count! Our partners at Vroom have created these printable tip card sets that include brain-building activities for children ages 0-5 to support school readiness skills like Literacy, Math, Physical Activity, Science, and Working with Others.
Identifying Gluten-Free Foods
Learn how to identify gluten-free foods and get a yummy gluten-free snack recipe.
National Family, Friend and Neighbor Appreciation Week
September 10-14 is National Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Appreciation Week! Our partners at Home Grown have created a Toolkit to help you share your appreciation of FFN caregivers!
Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care Resources
As a child care provider, it’s important to build strong connections with those you serve, including the children in your care and their families. Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities have developed resources to help prepare children for daily transitions, and support positive communication with caregivers and providers.